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8-19 INDIRECT OBJECTS WITH EXPLAIN AND INTRODUCE<br />

(a) The teacher explained the grammar to us.<br />

(b) Anna introduced her sister to me.<br />

( C) INCORRECT: She exphined US the grammar.<br />

(d) INCORRECT: Anna introduced me her sister.<br />

With the verbs explain and introduce:<br />

to is used with the indirect object, and<br />

the indirect object always follows the direct<br />

object.<br />

W EXERCISE 53-ORAL:<br />

Complete the sentences. Use the words in parentheses.<br />

1. Elizabeth explained . . . (me, the problem)<br />

+ Elizabeth explained the problem to me.<br />

2. The professor explained .. . (the students, the chemistly formula)<br />

3. Tina introduced ... (her son, me)<br />

4. Mr. Schwartz explained ... (the doctor, his problem)<br />

5. Could you please translate .. . (me, this sentence)<br />

;. 6. Could you please explain . . . (me, this sentence)<br />

7. Fred told . . . (me, his ideas)<br />

8. I explained . . . (my husband, Fred's ideas)<br />

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EXERCISE 54: Add the word(s) in parentheses. If necessary, add to or for.<br />

1. (Bob) I wrote a letter.<br />

+ I wmte Bob a letter. OR: I wrote a letter to Bob.*<br />

2. (my cousin) I sent a postcard.<br />

3. (me) The teacher answered a question.<br />

4. (his girlfiend) Jim opened the car door.<br />

5. (the bride andgroom) Ann Miller gave a nice wedding present.<br />

6. (the class) The teacher pronounced the new vocabulary words.<br />

7. (us) The teacher explained the meaning of the word.<br />

8. (my mommate) I translated the title of a book.<br />

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9. (me) My friend answered the phone because my hands were full.<br />

10. (the University of Texas) I sent an application.<br />

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*I wmre a letter for Bob is possible, but it has a special meaning: It gives the idea that I helped Bob. (For<br />

example: Bob broke his hand. He can't write. He wanted to write a letter. I helped him by writing the letter.)

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